A sustainable lifestyle has given Christine Liu a new sense of purpose

Author and blogger Christine Liu has made a personal and professional commitment to maintaining a more environmentally-friendly household. In book…

January 15, 2019 2:30 pm

6 homesteading podcasts to add to your playlist

Nothing makes daily chores go by faster than having an interesting podcast playing in the background. Even better, homesteading podcasts…

January 15, 2019 11:32 am

How to sew a button back on

Don't let a perfectly good garment go to waste when it needs a small repair! Here's how to sew a…

January 14, 2019 3:30 pm

The impact of textiles and the clothing industry on the environment

There's a problem growing in landfills and waterways, and it's coming from an unexpected place: your closet. The shift toward…

January 14, 2019 1:00 pm

Kerrie Hubbard of City Girl Farming talks cancer, raised bed gardening and chickens

A brush with death forces you to take stock of your life. After cancer, Kerrie Hubbard decided to take control…

January 11, 2019 2:00 pm

Should you add peacocks to your homestead?

An India blue peacock at 4Ds Farm in Maine. | Photo by Scott DeMoranville With its dazzling fan of colorful…

January 10, 2019 4:25 pm

How taking things apart led author Mike Warren to a career creating

Author Mike Warren takes everyday things — from Barbies to PVC pipes — and transforms them with his creative (and…

January 10, 2019 2:04 pm

Eco-friendly laundry tips

Small changes can make a big difference for being more resource-efficient. These eco-friendly laundry tips will help you with laundering…

January 10, 2019 9:00 am

Danielle McCoy of The Rustic Elk loves a challenge

Many homesteaders wait for the perfect conditions -- enough land, enough time and the right location -- to start their…

January 9, 2019 10:00 am

How to make turkey bone broth

It is rare that throughout the year a large poultry carcass will appear in your kitchen for use as the…

January 8, 2019 2:30 pm

The secret to keeping bad odors and rats out of your compost pile

When done well, food composting is an excellent way to dispose of waste while creating garden-friendly soil additives. But, when…

January 8, 2019 1:36 pm

What to consider before going off the grid

Considering going off the grid? Here's what you should know before you do. Solar panels are seen on the outside of…

January 8, 2019 12:49 pm